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Sample Job Description for the Chief Executive Officer Adapted from various resources by Simone P. Joyaux, ACFRE Rhode Island USA Sample Job Description for the Chief Executive Officer Position Title: Executive Director Reports to: Board of Directors Reporting to this position: Program Directors and Business Manager Job Summary The Executive Director serves as chief executive of ABC Organization and, in partnership with the Board, is responsible for the success of ABC Organization. Together, the Board and Executive Director assure ABC Organization’s relevance to the community, the accomplishment of ABC Organization’s mission and vision, and the accountability of ABC Organization to its diverse constituents. The Board delegates responsibility for management and day-to-day operations to the Executive Director, and s/he has the authority to carry out these responsibilities, in accordance with the direction and policies established by the Board. The Executive Director provides direction and enabling to the Board as it carries out its governance functions. Accountabilities 1. Legal compliance a) Assures the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations. 2. Mission, policy and planning a) Helps the Board determine ABC’s values, mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals. b) Helps the Board monitor and evaluate ABC’s relevancy to the community, its effectiveness, and its results. c) Keeps the Board fully informed on the condition of ABC and on all the important factors influencing it. • Identifies problems and opportunities and addresses them; brings those which are appropriate to the Board and/or its committees; and, facilitates discussion and deliberation. • Informs the Board and its committees about trends, issues, problems and activities in order to facilitate policy-making. Recommends policy positions. d) Keeps informed of developments in human services, not-for-profit management and governance, philanthropy and fund development. 3. Management and administration a) Provides general oversight of all ABC activities, manages the day-to-day operations, and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organization. b) Assures program quality and organizational stability through development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures, and regular evaluation. c) Assures a work environment that recruits, retains and supports quality staff and volunteers. Assures process for selecting, development, motivating, and evaluating staff and volunteers. d) Recommends staffing and financing to the Board of Directors. In accordance with Board action, recruits personnel, negotiates professional contracts, and sees that appropriate salary structures are developed and maintained. e) Specifies accountabilities for management personnel (whether paid or volunteer) and evaluates performance regularly. 4. Governance a) Helps the Board articulate its own role and accountabilities and that of its committees and individual members, and helps evaluate performance regularly. b) Works with the Board President / Chair to enable the Board to fulfill its governance functions and facilitates the optimum performance by the Board, its committees and individual Board members. c) With the Board President / Chair, focuses Board attention on long-range strategic issues. d) Manages the Board’s due diligence process to assure timely attention to core issues. e) Works with the Board officers and committee chairs to get the best thinking and involvement of each Board member and to stimulate each Board member to give his or her best. f) Recommends volunteers to participate in the Board and its committees. 5. Financing a) Promotes programs and services that are produced in a cost-effective manner, employing economy while maintaining an acceptable level of quality. b) Oversees the fiscal activities of the organization including budgeting, reporting and audit. c) Works with Board to ensure financing to support short- and long-term goals. d) Assures an effective fund development program by serving as the chief development officer or hiring and supervising an individual responsible for this activity. • Helps guide and enable the Board, its fund development committee(s) and its individual Board members to participate actively in the fund development process. • Helps the Board and its development committee design, implement and monitor a viable fundraising plan, policies and procedures. • Participates actively in identifying, cultivating and soliciting donor prospects. • Assures the availability of materials to support solicitation. • Assures the development and operation of gift management systems and reports for quality decision-making. 6. Community relations a) Facilitates the integration of ABC into the fabric of the community by using effective marketing and communications activities. b) Acts as an advocate, within the public and private sectors, for issues relevant to ABC, its services and constituencies. c) Listens to clients, volunteers, donors and the community in order to improve services and generate community involvement. Assures community awareness of ABC’s response to community needs. d) Serves as chief spokesperson for ABC, assuring proper representation of ABC to the community. e) Initiates, develops, and maintains cooperative relationships with key constituencies. f) Works with legislators, regulatory agencies, volunteers and representatives of the not- for-profit sector to promote legislative and regulatory policies that encourage a healthy community and address the issues of ABC’s constituencies. 2 Executive Limitations: See relevant Board policies. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: This is a high-stress position based on full responsibility for ABC operations. Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions regarding administrative issues. Plans and implements programs. Establishes strong and appropriate relationships with Board, committees, volunteers, staff, donors and clients. Develops smooth and constructive relationships with executive colleagues, outside agencies, organizations and individuals. Plans and meets deadlines. Maintains a flexible work schedule to meet the demands of executive management. Hours may be long and irregular. Conveys a professional and positive image and attitude regarding ABC and the not-for-profit and for-profit sectors. Demonstrates commitment to continued professional growth and development. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree is required with a minimum of 3 years experience in a senior management position. As chief executive officer, this individual demonstrates critical competencies in four broad categories: commitment to results, business savvy, leading change, and motivating. Commitment to results: The Executive Director is a systems thinker who is customer focused and goal driven. This individual identifies relevant information and helps transform this information into individual and organizational knowledge and learning. The chief executive is action oriented and innovative. S/he translates broad goals into achievable steps. S/he anticipates and solves problems and takes advantage of opportunities, is a self-starter and team player. Business savvy: As ABC’s leader, this position requires an individual with knowledge of and experience in management and administration. The position requires demonstrated experience in integrating and coordinating diverse areas of management. • Knowledge in the following areas is required: human services, finance and personnel; oral and written communications; planning and evaluation; and governance. • Some experience in the field of philanthropy, not-for-profit management and governance, and community relations is preferred. Some general knowledge of fund development is also preferred. • A high level of personal skills is required to make formal, persuasive presentations to groups and to deal effectively with people from all segments of the community. • The individual must be comfortable with diversity and respectful of a wide range of faiths, beliefs and experiences. Leading change: The chief executive possesses the skills and implements the functions of a leader. S/he shares ABC’s values, mission and vision. S/he consistently displays integrity, models behavior, develops people, and builds teams. This individual deals effectively with demanding situations and designs and implements interventions. Motivating: The chief executive manages continuity, change and transition. This individual knows how to influence and enable others. S/he addresses the impact of attitude and action on the ABC and its participants. 3 .
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